Most Versatile Actor
♡ Actors who played strikingly different roles/characters in their dramas
♡ List only for Korean Actors/Actresses, feel free to add whichever actor you think defines 'versatile'
♡ 10 votes per user (choose wisely)
♡ Feel free to leave comments/ discuss
minimi Jan 23, 2025
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![Ji Chang Wook]()
Ji Chang Wook is a South Korean actor and singer. He studied performing arts at Dankook University and enlisted in the military on August 14, 2017, before being discharged on April 27, ...more -
![Namkoong Min]()
Namkoong Min is a South Korean actor, director, and screenwriter under 935 Entertainment. He debuted as an actor in the 2001 film "Bungee Jumping of Their Own" (번지점프를 하다), when he won ...more -
![Shin Hye Sun]()
Shin Hye Sun is a South Korean actress. Inspired by Won Bin’s performance in the drama “Autumn Tale”, she entered the Film Art program at Sejong University and made her acting debut ...more -
![Kim Tae Ri]()
Kim Tae Ri is a South Korean model and actress managed by Management MMM. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Broadcasting from Kyunghee University. She was active in a ...more -
![Kim Go Eun]()
Kim Go Eun is a South Korean actress under BH Entertainment. Her first-ever on-screen role was in the 2012 film "A Muse" (은교). In 2019, Kim was named as a Chanel ambassador ...more -
![Ji Sung]()
Ji Sung, born Kwak Tae Geun, is a South Korean actor presented by Surpass Entertainment. As his parents were both educators, it was expected of him to also enter the profession. But ...more -
![Lee Joon Gi]()
Lee Joon Gi is a South Korean actor, model, and singer under the agency Namoo Actors. He completed his mandatory military service in February 2012. Joon Gi first became interested in performing ...more -
![Kim Soo Hyun]()
Kim Soo Hyun is a South Korean actor managed by GoldMedalist. He debuted in the drama "Kimchi Cheese Smile" (김치 치즈 스마일) in 2007. His paternal half-sister is singer Kim Ju Na. ...more -
![Gong Yoo]()
Gong Ji Chul, better known by his stage name Gong Yoo, is a South Korean actor under Management SOOP Entertainment. He graduated with a B.A. in theater degree at Kyung Hee University. ...more -
![Woo Do Hwan]()
Woo Do Hwan is a South Korean actor managed by H& Entertainment (H&엔터테인먼트). He majored in theatre at Dankook University's Faculty of Performing Arts. He completed his mandatory military service from July ...more -
![Seo In Guk]()
Seo In Guk is a South Korean singer and actor born in Ulsan, South Korea, and signed by Story J Company. He trained in a variety of martial arts, including ssireum wrestling, ...more -
![Yim Si Wan]()
Im Ung Jae, later legally changed to Yim Si Wan, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of ZE:A (제국의 아이들). He graduated from Gudeok High School and later obtained ...more -
![Park Bo Young]()
Park Bo Young is a South Korean actress under BH Entertainment. She was born in Jeungpyeong, North Chungcheong, South Korea. She graduated from Dankook University's Department of Performing Arts with a major ...more -
![Han Hyo Joo]()
Han Hyo Joo is a South Korean actress under BH Entertainment. For the film "Cold Eyes" (감시자들, 2013), she won Best Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. Han was first discovered ...more -
![Lee Dong Wook]()
Lee Dong Wook is a South Korean actor and model under King Kong by Starship Entertainment. In 2005 he enrolled in Joongbu University, majoring in media and broadcasting arts. He was awarded ...more -
![Lee Do Hyun]()
Lee Do Hyun is a South Korean actor under Yuehua Entertainment who made his acting debut in 2017. He won the "Best Actor in a One-Act/Special/Short Drama Award" at the 33rd KBS ...more -
![Lee Je Hoon]()
Lee Je Hoon is a South Korean actor under his one-man agency Company On. Lee was majoring in biotechnology at Korea University but dropped out to focus on acting instead. He transferred ...more -
![Park Seo Joon]()
Park Seo Joon is a South Korean actor managed by Awesome Entertainment. He completed his military service in 2010 before making his debut in 2011 in Bang Yong Guk's music video "I ...more -
![Kim Seol Hyun]()
Kim Seol Hyun is a South Korean singer, dancer and actress under IEUM Hashtag (이음해시태그). She is a member of the girl group AOA (에이오에이) and graduated from Gyeonggi Arts High School. ...more -
![Park Gyu Young]()
Park Gyu Young is an actor and model born in Busan, South Korea. In 2015, Park began training to become an actor after JYP Entertainment (JYP 엔터테인먼트) noticed her on the cover ...more -
![IU]()
Lee Ji Eun, better known by her stage name IU, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor under EDAM Entertainment. Her stage name is derived from the phrase "I and You," symbolizing ...more -
![Yoo Yeon Seok]()
Yoo Yeon Seok is a South Korean actor under King Kong by Starship. In his junior year in high school, he decided to take up acting, so he followed his brother, who ...more -
![Park Shin Hye]()
Park Shin Hye is a South Korean actress, singer, and model under S.A.L.T Entertainment. She was raised in Songpa District in Seoul, South Korea. She debuted in the entertainment industry by appearing ...more -
![Lee Chung Ah]()
Lee Chung Ah is a South Korean actor represented by talent agency Management SOOP. Her father is actor Lee Seung Chul. (Source: kisskh) -
![Byeon Woo Seok]()
Byeon Woo Seok is a South Korean actor and model represented by VARO Entertainment. He was born in Busan, South Korea. He initially sought agency representation to pursue a career in acting ...more -
![Song Joong Ki]()
Song Joong Ki is a South Korean actor under HighZium studio. Prior to debuting, he competed in short-track speed skating and represented his home city of Daejeon at the national level. He ...more -
![Lee Jae Wook]()
Lee Jae Wook is a South Korean actor and model managed by C-JeS Entertainment (씨제스엔터테인먼트). He is born in Seoul, South Korea. He studied at Chung-Ang University, majoring in theatre arts. Jae ...more -
![Kim Hye Yoon]()
Kim Hye Yoon is a South Korean actress under Artist Company. She made her acting debut with 2013 "Samsaengi" (TV소설 삼생이). After working on "Bad Guys" (나쁜 녀석들), Kim focused her attention ...more -
![Lee Jong Suk]()
Lee Jong Suk is a South Korean actor and model. He majored in Professional Motion Pictures and Art at Konkuk University and completed his military service in January of 2021. In 2005, ...more -
![Cho Yi Hyun]()
Cho Yi Hyun is a South Korean actress. She was born and raised in Gwangmyeong City. Yi Hyun debuted in the entertainment industry with a supporting role in the web drama "Sweet ...more -
![Park Min Young]()
Park Min Young is a South Korean actress. In February 2013, she graduated from Dongguk University with a degree in theatre. She had her entertainment debut in an SK Telecom commercial in ...more -
![Hyun Bin]()
Hyun Bin, born Kim Tae Pyung, is a South Korean actor born in Seoul, South Korea. His first film was "Shower" in 2002, but it was not released due to lack of ...more -
![Kim Jae Wook]()
Kim Jae Wook is a South Korean model and actor under the actor's agency "Management SOOP". Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, but his family went to Japan later on. Kim ...more -
![Kim Da Mi]()
Kim Da Mi is a South Korean actress managed by ANDMARQ Entertainment. She graduated from Incheon National University - Dept. of Performing Arts. She won the Cheval Noir Award for Best Actress ...more -
![Chae Soo Bin]()
Chae Soo Bin is a South Korean actress. She was born in Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Chae was spotted by a casting director on the streets and proceeded to make her debut ...more -
![Nam Joo Hyuk]()
Nam Joo Hyuk is a South Korean model and actor under the agency Management SOOP. He was born in Busan, South Korea. During his studies at Gyeongnam Middle School, Nam dreamed of ...more -
![Kwak Dong Yeon]()
Kwak Dong Yeon, born in Daejeon, is a South Korean actor and member of a band, Kkokkoma, where he plays lead guitar. He was formerly represented by FNC Entertainment but later joined ...more -
![Seo Kang Joon]()
Lee Seung Hwan, known professionally as Seo Kang Joon, is a South Korean actor, model, singer, and former member of 5URPRISE (서프라이즈). He graduated from Sanbon High School and later obtained an ...more -
![Kim Ji Won]()
Kim Ji Won is a South Korean actress. She entered the entertainment industry in 2010 by appearing in commercials, and became known as the "Oran C Girl" and "Lollipop Girl." She made ...more -
![Jung So Min]()
Jung So Min, born Kim Yoon Ji, is a South Korean actress under IEUM# (이음#). She took a short break in 2011 to concentrate on her studies at the Korea National University ...more -
![Lee Jun Hyuk]()
Lee Jun Hyuk is a South Korean actor managed under ACE Factory. Lee made his entertainment debut in 2006 by appearing in a music video by the hip hop band Typhoon. He ...more -
![Lee Seung Gi]()
Lee Seung Gi is a South Korean singer, actor, host, and entertainer. He is a descendant of the Yi clan of Jeonju. The clan ruled the Joseon Dynasty (modern-day Korea). Lee graduated ...more -
![Kim Se Jeong]()
Kim Se Jeong is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, and former member of I.O.I (아이오아이) and GUGUDAN (구구단). She graduated from Indeogwon High School and later obtained an associate's degree in ...more -
![Park Ji Hoon]()
Park Ji Hoon is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and former member of WANNA ONE (워너원). He graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School and is on a leave of absence ...more -
![Seo Yea Ji]()
Seo Yea Ji is a South Korean actress and model managed by SUBLIME. In March 2013, she stepped into the entertainment industry by appearing in an advertisement for SK Telecom. She debuted ...more -
![Kang Ha Neul]()
Kang Ha Neul is an Korean actor. He started acting at a relatively early age and got his first big break with the television show called "My Mom, Supermom" (최강! 울엄마, 2007). ...more -
![Lee Jun Ho]()
Lee Jun Ho is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of 2PM (투피엠). He graduated from Sewon High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Acting from Howon University ...more -
![Song Hye Kyo]()
Song Hye Kyo is a South Korean actress. In 1996, the 14-year-old Song, then a third-year junior high school student, won first place in the SunKyung Smart Model Contest, and she made ...more -
![Ok Taec Yeon]()
Ok Taec Yeon is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, entrepreneur and member of 2PM (투피엠). He graduated from Yeongdong High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from ...more -
![Jeon Yeo Been]()
Jeon Yeo Been is a South Korean actress managed by Management mmm. She was born in Gangneung, South Korea. She debuted in the 2015 period movie “The Treacherous”. For her performance in ...more -
![Seo Hyun Jin]()
Seo Hyun Jin is a South Korean actress and singer signed under SOOP. She was scouted by S.M. Entertainment and later debuted as the main vocalist of the South Korean girl group, ...more -
![Hwang In Youp]()
Hwang In Youp is a South Korean actor and singer managed by KeyEast Entertainment. He graduated from the Nikkei Jin Kai International School in Davao, Philippines, where he went by the English ...more -
![Park Hyung Sik]()
Park Hyung Sik is a South Korean singer, actor, musical performer, and producer. He debuted in January 2010 as the main vocalist and visual of the boy group ZE:A (제국의 아이들), formed ...more -
![Kang Ki Young]()
Kang Ki Young, born in Incheon, is a South Korean actor managed by Namoo Actors. He graduated from Suwon University's Department of Film and Theatre. He debuted in Heomingseu Hall with "Our ...more -
![Hwang Min Hyun]()
Hwang Min Hyun is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and former member of NU'EST (뉴이스트) and WANNA ONE (워너원). He graduated from Seoul Broadcasting High School and later obtained a bachelor's ...more -
![Ji Soo]()
Kim Ji Soo, known simply as Ji Soo, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, model, and member of BLACKPINK (블랙핑크). She dropped out of high school but later passed the High ...more -
![Shin Sae Kyeong]()
Shin Sae Kyeong is a South Korean actress, singer, and model represented by The Present Co. (더프레젠트컴퍼니.) since July 2024. In 1998, she made her industry debut at eight years old when ...more -
![Kim Seul Gi]()
Kim Seul Gi is a South Korean actress under Noon Company. From Busan, she aspired to be a professional actress from a young age. She attended the Seoul Institute of the Arts ...more -
![Park Bo Gum]()
Park Bo Gum is a South Korean actor, singer, and musician currently with THEBLACKLABEL. He had previously been with Blossom Entertainment for ten years. Among others, Bo Gum has won the Top ...more -
![Jang Ki Yong]()
Jang Ki Yong is a South Korean actor and model managed by UAA. He was born in Ulsan, South Korea. He graduated from Seokyeong University, majoring in model acting. He began his ...more -
![Cha Eun Woo]()
Lee Dong Min, known professionally as Cha Eun Woo, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, model, and member of ASTRO (아스트로). He graduated from Hanlim Arts High School and later obtained ...more -
![Kim Nam Gil]()
Kim Nam Gil is a South Korean actor, producer, singer, and philanthropist,born in Godeok, Gangdong, Seoul. He is affiliated with Gilstory Entertainment (길스토리이엔티). Kim graduated from Seoul Goil Elementary School (서울고일초등학교), Godeok ...more -
![Yoo In Soo]()
Yoo In Soo is a South Korean model and actor managed by Management Koo. He studied at Youngdeungpo High School and attended Seoul Arts College. He made his acting debut in the ...more -
![Kim You Jung]()
Kim You Jung, born in Seoul, South Korea, is an award-winning actor under Awesome ENT ((주)어썸이엔티). She studied at Goyang High School of Arts. Her older sister Kim Yeon Jung is also ...more -
![Go A Ra]()
Go A Ra, born in Jinju, South Gyeongsang, is a South Korean actress and model. At a young age, she constantly moved around Korea because her father was a soldier. When she ...more -
![Kim Woo Bin]()
Kim Woo Bin is a South Korean actor, model, and ambassador under AM Entertainment. He studied at Jeonju University. Woo Bin debuted as a runway model in 2008. He originally debuted under ...more -
![Lee Sung Kyung]()
Lee Sung Kyung is a South Korean actress and model. She began her entertainment career as a model when she competed in the local Super Model Contest in 2008. Lee made her ...more -
![Jo Jung Suk]()
Jo Jung Suk is a South Korean actor who is under his one-man agency called JS Company, formerly under JAM Entertainment. He began his career in theater, starring in "Spring Awakening".. After ...more -
![Shin Min Ah]()
Shin debuted as a model for KiKi Magazine and has since appeared in many commercial film advertisements, becoming one of the most in-demand CF endorsers in South Korea. Aside from acting in ...more -
![Yoon Shi Yoon]()
Yoon Shi Yoon is a South Korean actor and television personality managed by MOA Entertainment. He was born in Suncheon, South Korea. He debuted in the daily sitcom "High Kick Through the ...more -
![Moon Chae Won]()
Moon Chae Won is a South Korean actress. She debuted in the teen drama "Mackerel Run" in 2007. For her performance in the movie "War of the Arrows", she won Best New ...more -
![Lee Jun Young]()
Lee Jun Young, formerly known as Jun, is a South Korean singer, actor and former member of U-KISS (유키스) and UNB (유앤비). He dropped out of Seongsu High School but later passed ...more -
![Cho Seung Woo]()
Cho Seung Woo is a South Korean actor and musical star under Goodman Story Entertainment. When Seung Woo was a student of Dankook University, he was persuaded to join auditions for "Chunhyang" ...more -
![Kim So Hyun]()
Kim So Hyun is an award-winning South Korean actress managed by IEUM HASHTAG. She was born in Australia and moved to South Korea in 2003, when she was four years old. So ...more -
![Lee Min Ho]()
Lee Min Ho is a South Korean actor, singer, and model represented by MYM Entertainment. He started to act in his second year of high school and joined Starhaus Entertainment in his ...more -
![Lee Min Ki]()
Lee Min Ki is a South Korean actor, model, and singer who made his acting debut in the 2004 television drama “My Older Brother” Lee played his first TV leading role in ...more -
![Kim Ji Hoon]()
Kim Ji Hoon is a South Korean actor who began his career in 2001 as a VJ on the television variety show 'Hotline'. He made his acting debut in the 2002 television ...more -
![Jung Hae In]()
Jung Hae In is a South Korean actor managed by FNC Entertainment. He graduated from Pyeongtaek University with a major in acting. Jung's first acting experience was through a musical in college. ...more -
![So Ji Sub]()
So Ji Sub is a South Korean actor under 51K Entertainment. He was born in Yongsan, Seoul, South Korea, and grew up in Incheon, South Korea. After making his debut as a ...more -
![Hong Kyung]()
Hong Kyung is a South Korean actor under Management MMM. He majored in theater and film at Hanyang University before making his acting debut, soon followed by a regular role. In 2021, ...more -
![Son Ye Jin]()
Son Ye Jin is a South Korean actress under MSTeam Entertainment. She made her big-screen debut in the film "Secret Tears" in 2000. Her first leading role came a year later when ...more -
![Yoo Seung Ho]()
Yoo Seung Ho is a South Korean actor who made his film debut in "The Way Home" (집으로…, 2002) and his drama debut in "Daddy Fish" (가시고기, 2000). In 2010, he and ...more -
![Park Jin Young]()
Park Jin Young, formerly known professionally as Jr. or Junior, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of GOT7 (갓세븐). He graduated from Gyeonggi High School and later obtained a ...more -
![Lee Hye Ri]()
Lee Hye Ri, known mononymously as Hyeri, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress and member of GIRL'S DAY (걸스데이). She graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School and later obtained a ...more -
![Choi Woo Shik]()
Choi Woo Shik is a Korean-Canadian actor. He pursued acting full-time, and supporting roles followed in television series such as “Rooftop Prince” and “Special Affairs Team TEN”. In 2014, he starred in ...more -
![Go Min Si]()
Go Min Si is a South Korean actress. She made her debut in the drama “My Sassy Girl” (2017) and is known for her support role in “The Smile Had Left Your ...more -
![Jeon Jong Seo]()
Jeon Jong Seo is a South Korean actress born in Seoul. She is best known for playing the role of Shin Hae Mi in the 2018 acclaimed South Korean thriller "Burning." When ...more -
![Ahn Hyo Seop]()
Paul Ahn, known by his Korean name Ahn Hyo Seop, is a Canadian actor and model. He was born in South Korea, but his family emigrated to Toronto, Canada, when he was ...more -
![Ha Ji Won]()
Jeon Hae Rim, better known by her stage name Ha Ji Won, is a South Korean actress. Starting her career in 1996, she appeared in second season of “School” (1998) series that ...more -
![Yeo Jin Goo]()
Yeo Jin Goo is a South Korean actor under Janus Entertainment. He began his career as a child actor, debuting in the film Sad Movie (새드 무비, 2005). Nicknamed "Nation's Little Brother," ...more -
![Jin Ki Joo]()
Jin Ki Joo is a South Korean actress under Basecamp Company. She was previously an employee of Samsung SDS and then worked as a reporter for SBS regional affiliate G1 before starting ...more -
![Gong Hyo Jin]()
Gong Hyo Jin is a South Korean actress managed by Management SOOP Corporation. She is considered to be the queen of romantic comedies due to her successful portrayals in her rom-com dramas. ...more -
![Song Kang]()
Song Kang is a South Korean actor managed by Namoo Actors (나무엑터스). He studied Film Arts at Konkuk University. In 2015, he appeared as the main lead in the short series "Hello ...more -
![Kim Jung Hyun]()
Kim Jung Hyun is a South Korean actor under managementSEESUN (매니지먼트 시선). He was born in Busan, South Korea. He majored in acting at the Korea National University of Arts and completed ...more -
![Doh Kyung Soo]()
Doh Kyung Soo, known professionally as D.O., is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of EXO (엑소). He graduated from Baekseok High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in ...more -
![Jang Young Nam]()
Jang Young Nam is a South Korean actress under JAM Entertainment. She began her career as an acclaimed actress in theater, then transitioned to supporting roles on television and film, notably in ...more -
![Oh Jung Se]()
Oh Jung Se is a South Korean actor and a stage actor under Prain TPC. Oh began his career in theater and has since appeared in many onscreen supporting roles over the ...more -
![Moon Geun Young]()
Moon Geun Young is a South Korean actress. Affectionately called "the nation's little sister", Geun Young began modeling at the age of 10, then made her acting debut in 1999 as a ...more -
![Kim Kang Min]()
Kim Kang Min is a South Korean actor. He attended Sungkyunkwan University but is currently on a leave of absence from the Acting program. He is a 4th-degree black belt in taekwondo. ...more -
![Jun Ji Hyun]()
Jun Ji Hyun is a South Korean actress under IEUM HASHTAG agency. She made her film debut in "White Valentine" (화이트 발렌타인) in 1999. Her childhood dream was to become a flight ...more
